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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,314.24, 55,633.68 and 22,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,314.24, 55,633.68 and 22,410 is: 30,925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,314.24 : 55,633.68 = 22,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,314.24/55,633.68 = 22,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,314.24x = 55,633.68 × 22,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,314.24x = 1,246,750,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,750,768.80/40,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,925.82

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